Foundry Production Supervisor

Overview

The Foundry Production Supervisor will work under the general direction of the Production Manager and will supervise hourly team members engaged in the production of various sizes of cast iron fittings on multiple fitting machines and processes.

Tyler Pipe is a nationwide leader in manufacturing cast iron soil pipe and fittings. We are a subsidiary of McWane, Inc. with our cast iron foundry located in Tyler, Texas.

Based on the founding principles of McWane in 1920, it is expected that all team members will know and exhibit the eight principles of The McWane Way: Safety, Environment, Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, and Communication as well as the values and behaviors supporting these principles.

If you're dedicated and tenacious, then Tyler Pipe is an excellent place to advance your career. Don't hesitate to apply!

Responsibilities

• Supervising hourly personnel engaged in the safe operation of cast iron fitting machines.
• Accurately collecting finished fittings and scrap counts produced by the Fittings Finishing Department machines.
• Troubleshooting problems experienced in the fitting production areas and makes recommendations regarding improved operations and production.
• Monitoring and authorizing supervised hourly team members time in UltiPro for submission to payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
• Understanding and following production schedules while controlling work hours and labor cost per ton.
• Planning, prioritizing, and coordinating efforts to ensure an efficient and economical production rate.
• Ensuring all safety policies and procedures are in place and being followed by team members under your supervision.
• Recommends and assists in changing production methods and processes which will be more efficient and improve overall quality of high strength and cast-iron fittings.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department in the inspection and repair of equipment and machinery to perfect production run times.
• Effectively manage both new and long-term team members to ensure safety, training, quality, cultural, and production standards are met daily.
• Demonstrate a dedication to safety by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering and working in the plant.
• Keep work area clean, safe, and orderly.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Production Manager.
  
  

Qualifications

• Intensive knowledge of fitting finishing and fitting molding operations is preferred but not required.
• Four (4) or more years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Secondary schooling in engineering field preferred but not required.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and always follow safety rules/procedures.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.